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Do you talk to many 93-year-olds during the day? My Dad is 93, and I talk with him regularly. I have to say he is full of good information and is quite witty. I've learned a lot from him over my 68 years. There are a lot of things he does that cracks me up...
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It will be time to decorate for Christmas soon and I was looking back on my decor from years past. I enhance my decor using vintage, handmade, and whimsical items. Most of my decor comes from thrift stores, junk shops, and flea markets. I do buy a few new things each year but that is...
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Repurpose aluminum cans instead of trashing them. The projects you can make with soda and beverage cans are endless. What a great way to save money and create unique, personalized home decor. Did you pick a favorite? Mine are the tin cans from The Graphics Fairy. Thanks for being here, Kathy
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A fun and easy Spring project made with pieces and parts of toys, flower stems, and drawer pulls. This Scrabble tile craft is so colorful; I just love it. Nothing says Spring like green and yellow! I was wandering around the workshop looking for project inspiration when I spotted the wood toy train piece. I...
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Repurpose old door knobs in ways you never imagined. From DIY home decor projects to creative storage solutions, you will be inspired by these fun ideas. I’m a fan of the door knob photo holders and the curtain rod finials. What about you? Which were your favorites? Leave a note if you have time, and...
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Fall is my favorite season and decorating the front porch with mums and pumpkins and old rusty junk stuff is my thing. The items I use to decorate the inside and outside of our home are usually inexpensive finds from the junk shop, flea market, or thrift store. I like to add seasonal flowers to...
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Hey Guys, I haven’t posted my awesome junk finds in a while so I have a whole month’s worth to share. I bought things at the junk shop, Goodwill, and an online auction. Enjoy! The first photo was taken at My Favorite Junk Shop and I finally got Ms Francis to pose for another photo....
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The JTS (aka Junktion Technical Specialist, aka hubby) bought the angel/cherub wood and iron table at an auction. I don’t remember how much he paid for the table because it’s been sitting in the workshop for a few months. This is how the table looked before the makeover. I'm not a big fan of angels...
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How to add flowers to a white wicker hanging basket to make a wreath for your front door or just to hang on the wall. I love simple projects and this is one of the simplest. I bought the white wicker basket at a local flea market for less than $5. You can’t beat that....
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Do you guys like Banana Cake? I'm talking banana cake with real bananas on the cake—none of that fake cake mix banana flavor. And the icing, uh-la-la, is made with sour cream, sugar, and whipped topping. My Dad loves this banana cake, and I make it for him on every trip I take to Arkansas,...
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Are you guilty of throwing things in the garbage or recycle bin that you could easily upcycle into trendy home decor? I used to toss this stuff out but not anymore. Upcycling throwaways is a great way to save money and also show our creativity. What do you think of these Unique DIY home decor...
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Bling, Recycle, Upcycle, Vintage....words associated with today's DIYs. You can't look at these projects without saying, "Why didn't I think of that?" I bet you have at least a few items in your junk drawer, garage, workshop, or wherever, used in these creations. Take a look.... 1. RECYCLED HARDWARE NECKLACE HANGER This little upcycle project...
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Not a thrift store shopper? Maybe you should be. Join the league of thrift store lovers who have found cool and often expensive things like rare paintings, vintage clothing, and Renaissance-era furniture. You shouldn't have any trouble finding a thrift store in your city. Thrift Store Shopping In my town, there are many, including The...
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Decorating the porch for Fall with mums, pumpkins, and junky stuff. The best decorations are the ones you love. I decorated my porch for Fall a couple of weeks ago and I wanted to share it with you. Most of my decor items are thrifted and upcycled. Decorating with thrift store items or something you...
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